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Middle States is a regional accreditation association of colleges, universities and high schools. According to Father Edmund Ryan, executive vice president for academic affairs, the Middle States Association "originated in 1910 when there was pressure from state legislatures to use their power to appoint teachers...and set up teaching qualities that would affect all schools, public and private." In order to avoid this state control, schools set up the Middle States Association and other To prepare for the decennial visit of the Middle States team, (con t'<! on pufH' l-ll He added that a school "cannot receive federal financial aid without being accredited by a regional accrediting association," of which there are five in the United States. In explaining the role and importance of this association, Father Ryan said that "Middle States, through Commissions and public hearings, establishes criteria for what is expected good quality in colleges and universities." Today, Middle States covers five states which includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, various American territories overseas, and American schools in foreign countries. regional associations which cross state borders. Dr. Edward Gress of the Accounting Department refers to himself as a "displaced Palestinian, born in Jerusalem." Higher education in those nations is a privilege, not a right as we understand it in this country," he commented. The admissions to the American University of Beirut (A.U.B.) is highly com petitive and restricted to those in the top ranks of the various high schools. In addition to this, students themselves take a great pride in being admitted. They reflect an avid concern and eagerness to learn. Along with this eliteness, there comes a big price tag, which in most cases is assured by the student's family," he said. education in the Middle East Yet, in an increasing number of cases the financially needy student is sponsored by his Higher Education in Beirut; A Privilege by Bob Makin Most American perceptions of Beirut and the Middle East are limited to daily network newscasts. These reports often center on either the rampant fighting or the seemingly unending civil strife in these "war torn nations"! Therefore, American students would probably suspect that no serious education has existed in the Middle East. This is not so, according to Dr. Edward Gress of the Accounting Department. Gress taught at the American University of Beirut from 1961 1966. In a recent interview, Dr. Gress, who referred to himself as a "displaced Palestinian, born in Jerusalem," recalled some of his experiences with Secondly, there is the hard-tounderstand social class system, which makes it unacceptable to hold certain jobs. For instance, an upperclass person will not be seen as a waiter while in school, then as a scholar upon graduation, In short, if you are a stu(cont'd on page 12) Except for a limited amount of college work study, noted Dr. Gress, part time work is practically non-existant. He provided several reasons for this: First, the society views it as the family's responsibility, if the child attains the privilege then the parents will go to extremes to provide it for him. government. However, for every one year of aid, there are two years of service they must repay. The Reserve Officers Training Corp. (ROTC) held their annual Cadets awards ceremony last week Friday afternoon in the comfortable confines of the Fireside Lounge. The event was attended by a variety of Administration members who presented awards, and parents of the Cadets. by Kevin J. Smith Fourteen Canisius College ROTC students received the Department of the Army Distinguished Military Student award. Richard Bella, Mitchell Brew, Jeffrey Clark, Thomas H. Connors, Michael Creed, Ronald P. Geisler, Judith Hoftiezer, Maurice Jones, Michael Jurus, Sylvia Morin, Thomas Stapleton, Mary Strum, Joseph Ward, and Vir* Stuff I'lioloyni/ihrr l)OM LU 17" I ROTC Presents Awards Cadets Sylvia Morin, John C. Connors, and Paul E. Mazur Icont'd on page 13) The students were also honored for demonstration "initiative and leadership capabilities through participation and achievement in campus and civic activities as well as activities related to the ROTC program." According to Major Peter J. DePerro, Assistant Professor of Military Science at Canisius, army regulations specify that a student must be in the top third of his class to be considered for an award. Daniel Whitney, all Military Science IV cadets were awarded for their "outstanding qualities of leadership and high moral character." Father James Demski presented awards at the annual ROTC Awards Ceremony. Ni'irn Stuff K El /\ SMITH Viewpoint Columnist Tom Allport Speaks on Environment (page 3) A Lim: ■■ i ■mm:- & d M&L 'Jfei&flll M If" 'tHRq ' Jhhe 7? i®* 1 ; • J®r j^|P^ The Natural Travels to Wrigley Field (page Hj THE GRIFFIN "OVER A HALF CENTURY IN PRINT" VOLUME LIV, NUMBER 5 Serving The College And Community Friday, October 7, 1983 A variety of social events including the Octoberfest made the Parents' Weekend a success. si«// r «//./. n imm. Canisius to be Evaluated Soon Members of the Executive Committee of Canisius College's Planning Board will serve as the Steering Committee in preparation for the Fall 1984 visit of a Middle States accreditation team. by Elizabeth Klump Griffin sports exclusive: Interview with Honk Aoron. N/*>rf.s Stuff MIKE II [IIHI\(,'IO\

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Middle States is a regional accreditation association of colleges, universities and high schools. According to Father Edmund Ryan, executive vice president for academic affairs, the Middle States Association "originated in 1910 when there was pressure from state legislatures to use their power to appoint teachers...and set up teaching qualities that would affect all schools, public and private." In order to avoid this state control, schools set up the Middle States Association and other To prepare for the decennial visit of the Middle States team, (con t'rf.s Stuff MIKE II [IIHI\(,'IO\